Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam.  I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out.  It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days.  The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards!  Have you exercised lately?  With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again.  If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it.  Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal.  The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro.  My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten.  It's time for a health reality check.  First of all, how is your health lately?  If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful?  Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

  I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart.  Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation?  If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect.  But Read the full post…

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Do You Throw Away Money?

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 31, 2012 ]

Back in August, I wrote about hunger in America.  Now I am writing about the overwhelming amount of food wasted in America each year.  Before you skip this post, give me a minute to explain why you should  read on. We all must eat so a large part of every household budget goes towards food. Read the full post…

National Peanut Butter Day – Peanut Butter Chicken

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 26, 2012 ]

Since my whole family loves peanuts and peanut butter, I can’t imagine how we all missed National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th.  Had I known, we would have celebrated with all our favorite ways to eat peanut butter.  It would have been hard to choose between peanut butter pie and chocolate cupcakes with peanut Read the full post…

Update On Fish Oil

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 24, 2012 ]

Back in September I wrote about the benefits of fish oil, one of them supposedly being that it was good for achy joints.  I promised to report back after taking fish oil for at least 12 weeks so here it is.  First of all, let me say I have not taken the recommended 4 pills Read the full post…

Fast Sides – Spicy Fries, and Other Quick Vegetables

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 19, 2012 ]

We all want to get a fabulous dinner on the table quickly but some nights are more rushed than others.  My family is no different in that we are all going in several directions many nights.  However, we still manage to sit down together for a family dinner most of the time.  It takes planning Read the full post…

Paula Deen and Diabetes

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 17, 2012 ]

I don’t know if you heard in the news but Paula Deen, that great lover of butter, sugar and all things fried, has confirmed on the Today show that she does indeed have type two diabetes.  However, she assures everyone that it is not a death sentence.  Well, lets look at some statistics from the Read the full post…

Rebate Offers and General Information

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 12, 2012 ]

I have some new readers and I thought I’d just take  a moment to explain what this blog is all about.  I do scan other blogs from time to time and while there are some excellent ones out there on all kinds of subjects, some I just can’t figure out.  This one is pretty easy, Read the full post…

Top Ten Reasons To Be Active Or Exercise

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 10, 2012 ]

I am into finding reasons to exercise today.  Believe it or not, I have trouble making myself dance, ride my horse and especially do my weight workout.  You know I love to dance and I have loved riding since I was a wee child but I do have a laziness factor.  This morning for example, Read the full post…

Bucket List

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 5, 2012 ]

A friend has inspired me to think about a bucket list.  I’m not sure what is on her list, besides learning to salsa, but the conversation definitely made me think about my own goals.  Sometimes we get so caught up in day to day living, just making ends meet and making sure everyone is fed Read the full post…

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